Streptococcus Anginosus

Streptococcus anginosus is a species of Gram-positive, lancet-shaped bacteria belonging to the Streptococcaceae family. It is a common inhabitant of the human oral and gastro-intestinal mucosa and is also found in soil and water. Streptococcus anginosus is clinically significant in humans as it is a known cause of infections, such as endocarditis, meningitis and septicemia. It is also associated with abscesses in various body sites, including the liver and spleen. The species is also of biotechnological importance due to its amylolytic and lipolytic activities and its ability to degrade antibiotics. Therefore, it is used to produce enzymes for use in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Streptococcus anginosus has also been extensively studied for its anti-microbial properties. It has been widely studied in the context of biofilm formation and its ability to resist antimicrobial agents, which makes it a potential biofilm formulator. In addition, it is also increasingly being used to produce probiotic drugs for human health.